Editorial
Volume 4 Issue 4
Complications Caused by Facial Lifting with PDO Threads
Rafaela Rodrigues Cavalcanti and Irineu Gregnanin Pedron
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Some time ago, among several types of publications, such as
Editorials, Opinions, Review Article and Letter to the Editor, we
presented our philosophy against the specialty recently created
in Brazil and that has been contaminating other countries,
especially in Europe, carried by Brazilian professors: Orofacial
Harmonization.
Case Report
Volume 4 Issue 4
Acute Oral Bleed Causing Airway Loss- A Rare Experience
Mohammed Salman Basha and Mohd Saif Ghaus
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Airway management in maxillofacial injuries presents with a unique set of problems. Patients with mandibular fractures taken
for surgical intervention are considered to have difficult intubation because of the decreased mouth opening. However sudden and
unexpected oral bleeding from the fracture site can change a difficult airway into a potentially disastrous one. We report the management
of a patient who had sudden oral bleeding prior to securing the airway.
Keywords:Airway Complication; Airway Management; Fracture Mandible; Oral Bleed
Research Article
Volume 4 Issue 4
Effect of Exposure to Yerba Mate during In-Office Bleaching Treatment
Monica Anabel Fries, Francielli Rodrigues Maldaner, Fabiana
Scarparo Naufel, Guilherme Schmitt de Andrade, Vera Lucia
Schmitt, Flavia Pardo Salata Nahsan and Larissa Pinceli Chaves
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The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the intake of yerba mate tea during tooth bleaching reduces the efficacy of treatment.
Twelve bovine teeth were used in the study. The initial color was analyzed using spectrophotometric measurement based on
CIEL*a*b* colorimetry. The teeth were then immersed in Yerba mate for 15 days, changing the solution daily. After pigmentation,
the teeth were submitted to a new spectrophotometric color analysis. The specimens were divided into two groups: Experimental
Group (EG) and Control Group (CG). The Experimental Group was bleached using an in-office bleaching technique with Whiteness
HP Automix bleaching gel (FGM, Joinville, SC, Brazil) for three 50-minute sessions with a 5-day interval, simulating a 30-minute daily
consumption of yerba mate. Those in Control Group were only submitted to the bleaching procedure and the specimens were stored
in a saline solution during the intervals. After treatment completion, the specimens were submitted to a new color analysis. The color
measurements were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey test with ΔE values for CG: 38.86 +- 11.88 EG: 40.8 +-
6.50 (p = 0.72). ΔL CG: 38.55 +- 6.25 EG: 36.64 +- 4.75 (p = 0.56). Δa CG: 3.89 +- 1.45 EG: 2.15 +- 1.57 (p = 0.074). Δb CG: -16.18 +- 5.83
EG: -17.36 +- 6.73 (p = 0.75). The present study showed that there was no influence of intake of yerba mate during tooth bleaching.
Keywords:Tooth Bleaching; Hydrogen Peroxide; Permeability of Dental Enamel; Stain
Review Article
Volume 4 Issue 4
Maxillofacial Trauma in Pediatric Population - A Review
Karthik Shunmugavelu
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Maxillofacial trauma is one of the most common reasons in children due to their greater cranial mass to body ratio when compared
to adults. Among them, soft tissue and dentoalveolar injuries are more common when compared to facial bone fractures. These
injuries are more common in boys when compared to girls which is attributed to their increased physical activity. Their impact
can be seen on the psychological development and facial growth of the children which can also affect their families. Fractures in
children are minimally displaced because elastic bone is covered by thicker layer of adipose tissue which in turn acts as protective
layer. Evaluation of pediatric trauma includes stabilisation, physical examination, imaging and adapting the appropriate mode of
treatment. Usually, the management is conservative and non-invasive in children to prevent any disturbances in growth. The use of
resorbable materials in treating pediatric population provides sufficient stability and rigidity to avoid complications and follow up is
necessary to assess the outcome which in turn depends on the development of the child.
Keywords:Maxillofacial; Dentoalveolar; Psychological; Stabilisation; Resorbable
Case Report
Volume 4 Issue 4
Contact Dermatitis Caused by Using Orthodontic Arch Wires and Brackets
Mohammad Karimi
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Contact dermatitis is caused by an inflammatory process against external or internal stimulants which can lead to an allergic
reaction. Nickel is one of the materials used abundantly in making orthodontic appliances, including Arch wires. This substance
can cause allergic reactions. Usually, the inflammatory reaction to nickel appears as Stomatitis, which in this case, has caused
inflammation and swelling of the lips and bilateral lesions in the corner of the mouth in a 12-year-old patient.
Keywords:Lip Swelling; Arch Wires; Nickel; Allergic Dermatitis; Stomatitis
Case Report
Volume 4 Issue 4
Complete Remission of the Gingival Overgrowth after Non-Surgical Periodontal
Treatment in Epileptic Patient under Anticonvulsant Therapy
Gabriele de Araujo Marques, José Lucas Martins, Antonio Lucio Sant'Ana Neto, Caleb Shitsuka and Irineu
Gregnanin Pedron
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Several adverse reactions resulting from the administration of drugs on the stomatognathic system, particularly on the gingiva,
are known. Drug-induced gingival overgrowth is often developed by the administration of immunosuppressive drugs (cyclosporin
A), calcium channel blockers (nifedipine) and anticonvulsants (phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine and valproic acid).
Generally, the recommended treatment for gingival overgrowth is surgical excision, usually by the gingivectomy technique; however,
it is necessary to perform basic periodontal treatment prior to surgery. The purpose of this paper is to present the case of a patient
who presented with gingival overgrowth after taking phenytoin to control her seizures. There was complete remission of the gingival
overgrowth by basic periodontal treatment (oral hygiene instruction and sessions for scaling and root planing). The benefits of the
clinical and histological effects of basic periodontal treatment on the remission of gingival growth were discussed.
Keywords:Gingival Overgrowth; Seizures; Phenytoin; Periodontal Diseases; Oral Manifestations